Midwest Teleconference Series
Second Monday of every month, 7–8 p.m. CT (6–7 p.m. MT)
The 2011-2012 Midwest Teleconference Series is brought to you through a collaboration of Society chapters serving Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin. There is no charge for these calls but registration is required. Participation is limited for each call.
Each month, an MS Specialist will provide up-to-date information on a specific topic in a one-hour teleconference format. Empower yourself with education from the comfort of your own home for FREE.
| Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"Eating for Healthy Living with MS" with Laurel Valentino, R.N., Director of Neuroscience, Methodist NW Indiana |
| Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"Hot flash or MS Moment?" with Dr. Susan Rubin, Neurology Instructor, Northwestern Healthcare System |
| Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"You are Not Alone" with Dr. A.S. Aniskiewicz, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Michigan State University |
| Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"Making Connections Through Social Networking" with Erin Bickus, National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter |
| Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"What About Progressive MS?" with Dorothy Northrup, MSW, ACSW, Vice President of Research and Clinical Operations, National MS Society |
| Monday, March 12, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"Research: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?" with Dr. Rana Zabad, Neurologist, University of Nebraska Medical Center MS Clinic |
| Monday, April 9, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"Maximizing Your Physical Therapy for Optimum Benefit" with Dr. Deborah Silkwood-Sherer, Phsycial Therapist, Central Michigan University |
| Monday, May 14, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | DOWNLOAD MP3 |
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"Me, Myself and I: The Art of Being Your Own Care Partner" with Marcia Finlayson, PhD, OT(C), OTR/L, Professor and DIrector of Graduate Studies; and Kathy Preissner, MGS, OTR/L, Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (both from the Department of Occupational Therapy, Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago) |
| Monday, June 11, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | REGISTER NOW |
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"Give Yourself A Hand: Tools for Everyday Life" with Tabatha Sorenson, OTD, OTR/L, IP Float Occupational Therapist, Home Assessment Specialist, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital |
| Monday, July 9, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | REGISTER NOW |
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"The Cycle of MS Symptoms and their Effect on Bowel and Bladder" with Colleen Berding, RN, Missouri, VA Hospital |
| Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | REGISTER NOW |
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"Spasticity, What's Under Your Control" with Dr. Arthur Itkin, Neurologist, Neurologic Associates |
| Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, 7–8 p.m. CT | REGISTER NOW |
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"MS: What a Pain" with Heidi Maloni, PhD, ANP-BC, MSCN, Veterans Affair Medical Center |